Karting Guide & News

1. Start small: a kids & teens karting course is the best way in. Rental kart, helmet and coaching are included, and your child quickly finds out whether they enjoy the sport – without having to buy any equipment.

2. Mind the height: besides age, height matters most, because pedals and seat have to fit. Depending on the kart track, the minimum height for our courses is between 125 and 145 cm.

3. The right clothing: for the first course, comfortable long clothing and sturdy shoes are enough – we provide the helmet. Regular drivers later invest in their own helmet, race suit, gloves and neck and rib protection.

4. Fun before lap times: especially at the start, the joy of driving comes first. Small groups and experienced instructors make sure children learn without pressure and improve step by step.

5. Plan the next step: after the course comes the karting licence. Then it’s on to a kart camp in the holidays, the Kids Academy or – from age 11 and 146 cm – training in an ÖTSM race kart.

Our camps were fully booked and gave the participants plenty of action, fun and pure motorsport. At Speedarena Rechnitz there was lots of karting, everyone worked on their skills and, of course, put their foot down.

But it wasn’t only full throttle on the track: plans for the future were made, new goals were set and the next steps in motorsport were discussed together.

There was plenty of fun away from the track, too. Whether in shared leisure activities, relaxing or simply spending time together – the camps offered the perfect mix of motorsport, community and unforgettable experiences.

Our participants stayed at the GIP Hotel in Grosspetersdorf, where rest, good food and lots of time together were taken care of.

A big THANK YOU to all participants, supervisors and supporters for this fantastic summer!

We are already looking forward to the next laps together!

“The Mountain Crystal” shines at Monza!

Just 15 years old, Austria’s Lena Pichler has made another statement on the legendary Formula 1 circuit at Monza: with two wins in the Honda class of the Trofeo Predators, she confidently secured the double.

Particularly impressive: in the first race Lena mastered her first wet race in the Predator formula car in extremely difficult conditions, showing exceptional car control, mental strength and impressive consistency.

The next milestone is already waiting: on 5 August, at McLaren’s invitation, Lena will test the 620 hp McLaren Artura Trophy EVO in Cremona for the first time.

Another big step on the road to professional motorsport – and a new chapter for the “Mountain Crystal”.

Motorsport for children is safer than many parents think – provided the conditions are right. That is what we pay attention to on every course.

Equipment: a properly fitting, certified helmet is mandatory and is provided on our courses. Add long clothing and sturdy shoes. Regular drivers also wear a race suit, gloves and neck and rib protection.

The right karts: children drive child-friendly karts with adapted power. Minimum age and height are clearly defined for each kart track, so that seat and pedals really fit.

Briefing and rules: before every session there is a briefing on the track, flags and fair driving. Groups are small and based on ability, supervised by experienced instructors.

Parents are welcome: you can watch at any time and follow your child’s progress right at the track. If you have any questions about safety, we’re happy to advise you personally.

The 2026 season brings a full programme once again – from the first karting course to endurance racing. Here are the key dates of the series in which motorSPORTaktiv competes.

ÖTSM – Austrian 4-Stroke Team Kart Championship: 18-19 April SteelRing Třinec (CZ), 16-17 May Speedarena Rechnitz, 20-21 June Slovakiaring (SK), 12-13 September Motokáry Písek (CZ) and the 3-4 October final at Speedworld Bruck/Leitha.

AOM – Austrian Outdoor Masters: 1-3 May with the 24-hour race in Jesolo (IT), 29-31 May Cividale (IT), 26-28 June Slovakiaring, 4-6 September Speedworld Bruck/Leitha and the 9-11 October final in Graz.

3h Cup Wachauring: the summer cup for touring cars takes place on 1 August at the Wachauring in Melk.

Kids Academy, kids’ courses and kart camps run throughout the year – current dates are available directly in the Formel Club Shop. Not sure which way in is right? Just ask us via the contact form.

Three hours, four power classes and a driver change every 20 minutes: in 2025, too, the 3h Cup at the Wachauring in Melk was a highlight of the calendar for our touring car drivers.

With our touring cars – from the Peugeot 206 to the BMW 318ti and the Audi A4 Quattro – we competed with our own teams. After qualifying, a rolling start led into three hours in which consistency, clean driver changes and strategy counted just as much as fast laps.

The season went particularly well for our young team in the Audi A4 Quattro: Jonas Fritz, Gabriel Pukl and Max Marzy contested their first touring car season in 2025, raced in all six rounds and finished the year 4th overall.

Each class is scored separately, and the top three teams in each class take home trophies. For young drivers in particular, the 3h Cup is the perfect stage to gain their first racing experience in a car.

Want to race yourself? The way in is our touring car training: those who impress get first refusal as regular drivers in our cars.